How to Fix Crawled – Currently Not Indexed?

If you’ve spent time in Google Search Console, you’ve probably come across this line: “Crawled – currently not indexed.” 

In this guide, I’ll break down what that message really means, why it happens, and the steps you can take to get your pages indexed faster.

Step‑by‑Step Fix for Crawled – Currently Not Indexed

1. Check GSC Coverage Report

• Go to Indexing → Pages → Not Indexed.
• Note how many URLs are in “Crawled – currently not indexed”.
• If it’s mostly old/low‑quality pages → no big issue.
• If many new blogs are stuck → needs fixing.

2. Ensure Sitemap Is Clean

• Open: https://techzooz.org/sitemap.xml
• Make sure:
  
  
  • Only real blog posts are listed (not tag pages, thin content, or test pages).
  • No broken or redirected URLs.
• Resubmit sitemap in GSC after cleanup.

3. Content Quality Boost

Google often skips indexing if content looks:

• Too short (under 500 words).
• Too generic/duplicate (copied from other sites).
• Low E‑E‑A‑T (no author credibility, missing references, or looks auto‑generated).

Fix:

• Add unique intros, FAQs, tables, images, internal links.
• Add author bio at the end of blogs.
• Update older posts with fresh dates + new sections.
• Write 800-1200 words of unique, useful content.
• Write content that solves a real problem, not just keyword stuffing.

4. Strengthen Internal Linking

• Every blog should be linked from:
  
  
  • Category pages
  • At least 2‑3 related posts
• Use contextual anchor text, e.g.
  Instead of: “Read more here”
  Use: “Check our guide on free Instagram followers”.

5. Fix Crawl Budget Waste

• Remove or Noindex:
  
  
  • Thin tag pages (/tag/xyz/)
  • Duplicate archives (/2022/08/)
  • Login/admin/test pages.
• This frees crawl budget for important blogs.

6. Request Indexing Properly

• After updating → Go to URL Inspection → Request Indexing.
• Do this for priority pages only (not all at once).
• Share the link on social media or get 1–2 backlinks → helps Google crawl faster.

7. Build Authority

• Google prioritizes indexing on sites with stronger authority.
• Start:
  
  
  • Guest posting → backlinks to TechZooz.
  • Internal linking clusters (e.g. “Instagram Growth” hub page).
  • Submitting blog URLs on Twitter/LinkedIn to get crawled quicker.

8. Check Canonical Tags

• Google prioritizes indexing on sites with stronger authority.
• Ensure the page is not pointing to another page with a canonical tag.
• In Google Search Console, check “user-declared canonical” vs “Google-selected canonical.”

9. Monitor Progress

• Check Indexing → Pages weekly.
• You should see “Crawled – currently not indexed” count go down over 2–3 weeks.
• If some stay stuck → they might be low‑value pages Google doesn’t want to index (that’s normal).

What to Do Next

• If it’s only a few pages (like old/unimportant ones) → It’s fine. Google often skips thin or outdated pages. You can even mark them as noindex.
• If it’s many fresh articles → Then it’s a signal of:
  • Quality issue (too thin / duplicate content).
  • Crawl budget issue (Google isn’t prioritizing them).
  • Low authority (new site with fewer backlinks).

FAQs About “Crawled – Currently Not Indexed”

Q1. What does this message even mean?

In simple words, Google has seen your page but hasn’t bothered to put it in search yet. It’s like they walked into your shop, looked around, and left without listing you in their directory.

Q2. Why would Google skip indexing my page?

Couple of reasons. Maybe the page is too short, maybe it looks a lot like another one you already have, or maybe Google just doesn’t think it’s that useful yet. Sometimes it’s just Google being slow — it happens.

Q3. So how do I fix it?

Nothing fancy. Make the page stronger, add more details, connect it with your other posts, and hit the “Request Indexing” button in Search Console. If you can get a backlink or two, even better.

Q4. How long does it usually take?

No straight answer here. I’ve seen pages show up within a day, and others sit around for weeks. If it’s been more than 2–3 weeks, give the content a refresh and try again.

Conclusion

“Crawled – currently not indexed” is not a penalty it’s simply Google saying, “We’ve seen your page, but we’re not convinced it deserves a spot in search yet.”

Don’t stress if a few pages stay unindexed — it happens to every site. But if your main content is stuck, it’s a sign to improve quality and authority. Fix those, and indexing usually follows.”

The fix? Focus on:

• Better content
• Stronger internal links
• Backlinks and authority